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FASTforward Continuity Strategy. Alignment of FASTforward to meet USPS and Industry Objectives. Discussion Topics. FASTforward Continuity StrategyMove Update Alignment StrategyFASTforward For Flats . Introduction. The FASTforward Multiline Optical Character Reader (MLOCR) system was develop

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    1. Please send all questions and comments to ncoalink@usps.gov.

    2. FASTforwardŽ Continuity Strategy Alignment of FASTforward to meet USPSŽ and Industry Objectives

    3. Discussion Topics FASTforward Continuity Strategy Move Update Alignment Strategy FASTforward For Flats

    4. Introduction The FASTforward Multiline Optical Character Reader (MLOCR) system was developed in 1995 using then-current computer technology FASTforward systems have not changed since development and are now considered antiquated by today’s standards FASTforward is no longer a viable long-term solution for the USPS to support A migration strategy to transition from the current FASTforward environment is required

    5. Proposed Continuity Strategy April 15, 2009 – Last day to order a new FASTforward hardware system Requests for new FASTforwardŽ systems must be submitted by April 15, 2009. New FASTforward systems must be attached to a new or existing MLOCR that is currently MASS™ certified without a FASTforward system. June 30, 2009 – USPS will no longer provide new FASTfoward hardware systems USPS will continue to license FASTforward software and data New and existing FASTforward licensees will be permitted to license FASTforward software and data if they supply their own FASTforward hardware. June 30, 2010 – USPS will no longer provide FASTforward hardware support for USPS supplied boxes June 30, 2011 – USPS will no longer accept new FASTforward Licensees Current Licensees will continue to receive data. June 30, 2012 – Targeted date for the discontinuation of all FASTforward software and data fulfillment

    6. Move Update Alignment Strategy Evaluate transition from a 13-month dataset to an 18-month dataset Achieves consistency across all Move Update Programs Expanded dataset facilitates readdressing of mail for full 18 months Timeline Currently in development Implementation target: 07/01/2009 Require mandatory usage of FFMUN (FASTforward Move Update Notification) as prerequisite for licensing of FASTforward FFMUN is a process for feeding address corrections back to the mailer Facilitates the ability of the mailer to update mailing lists Reduces potential of return-to-sender after expiration of data July 1, 2009 licensees must offer FFMUN to all customers FASTforward Licensees or their customers must be FFMUN participants Clarification of policy for Move Update compliance when the FASTforward system is offline No “automatic” or “indefinite” waiver of Move Update compliance provided due to unavailability of FASTforward system

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